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Block: Religion and Politics Reflection

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1. When thinking about President Trump, what emotions come to your mind? If you can, what specific things has he done or promised to make you feel this way?

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Religion Assessment

SS.7.13 Identify factors that influence our thoughts and behaviors.

Word ListJewsMuslimsChristians

AbrahamIslamChristianity

MuhammadJudaismJesus

4._____________ are people who practice___________________. _________________ is their prophet.

5._____________ are people who practice___________________. _________________ is their prophet.

6._____________ are people who practice___________________. _________________ is their prophet.

7. Explain how religion in the Middle East has changed over time. How are all of three religions connected?

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8. Explain this:

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9. Directions: Fill in the triple Venn diagram below to the best of your ability.

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10. What do the Klu Klux Klan (KKK) and Islamic terrorists have in common? How do most Christians and Muslims feel about their beliefs and actions?

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12. Critics of President Trump have accused him of using words that are considered anti-Muslim in order to get people to vote for him. During his first year in office, the president attempted to sign a rule/law that some people referred to as a Muslim Ban.

According to people who disagree with the president, what is the so called Muslim ban? How did it work? Why was it considered to be unfair?

According to people who support the president, what is the rule/bill called? How was it supposed to work? Why did some Americans support the president’s actions?

What do you think? What side do you agree with? Do you think that religion can change how people think and act? Should people make rules/laws based on a person’s religion?

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